May, 2017

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Chinese official has aid the Sahiwal coal plant will create 3,000 jobs. Q: A major power plant constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was inaugurated in Pakistan last week. Due to its importance, the Prime Minister himself inaugurated the project which has created 3,000 jobs to local and benefited about one million people. What is your comment on that? A: Sahiwal coal-fired power plant is an important energy project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. On May 25, a ceremony marking the full operation of the firstRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has immediately summoned Nihaal Hashmi to the PM House and has ordered disciplinary action against him.He has been asked to clarify his statement about the JIT and SC judges. The PM said that with this statement Nehal Hashmi has violated the party discipline. Earlier, Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nehal Hashmi had threatened people demanding accountability of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members. He warned that all those who are holding the Sharif family accountable and are demanding accountabilityRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (DNA) – Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Kabul this morning that has caused loss of precious human lives and injuries to many. The blast has caused damage to the residences of some Pakistani diplomats and staff, living in the close vicinity, and inflicted minor injuries to some. Pakistan being a victim of terrorism understands the pain and agony that such incidents inflict upon the people and society. The people and Government of Pakistan extend their heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to the Government and theRead More

LAHORE, MAY 31 (DNA) – The Punjab Food Authority has recovered at least 10,000 dead chickens during raid in Begum Kot and arrested a shopkeeper. As per police, the suspects were running a food outlet with the name of Hafiz Chargha. A case has also been lodged against the accused and detailed investigation will be conducted into the matter. Earlier, Punjab Food Authority had recovered more than 1200kg substandard meat in Lahore and arrested two suspects. The authorities on a tip-off received stopped a car and a mini truck atRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (DNA) – The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) responsible for probing the Panama Papers evidence will once again summon the Qatari Prince. The decision was taken during the 13-hour meeting of the joint investigation team in Islamabad the other day. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif s son Hussain Nawaz was questioned twice in three days by the JIT that is probing the Sharif family’s business dealings abroad in the high-profile Panama Papers case. While talking to the media before leaving the JIT headquarters, Hussain Nawaz warned to move courtRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (DNA) – Leaders of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the other day have accused two members of JIT of harassing Hussain Nawaz during the investigation process. Minister of State for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb and Daniyal Aziz were addressing a press conference at the Press Information Department. They criticised the attitude of the two members of the JIT namely Bilal Rasool and Amer Aziz. They also claimed that the judiciary was maintaining a relaxed attitude towards the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan. The minister alsoRead More